Rep. Mike Bost, who serves Illinois’ 12th district in the U.S. Congress, recently posted a series of updates on his official social media account about upcoming events and legislative impacts relevant to his constituents.
On April 13, 2026, Bost announced a change in scheduling for an event aimed at constituent services: “Our Mobile Office Hours in Wabash County next week will now be hosted from 1:00PM to 3:00PM on Wednesday, April 22nd, at Mt. Carmel City Hall. Please drop by if we can assist you with any questions you may have regarding veterans’ benefits, Social Security, Medicare, the IRS, and https://t.co/w77DETxes4”.
Two days later, on April 15, Bost highlighted an initiative focused on local student artists: “This year, my office is hosting a Congressional Art Competition Traveling Art Show to highlight the creativity and talent of students across Southern Illinois. We’re kicking off the first stop at the Effingham Public Library starting Thursday, April 16, featuring submissions from https://t.co/XbOhHQRGJc”.
Also on April 15—Tax Day—Bost referenced recent tax legislation he supported: “Today is Tax Day, and thanks to the Working Family Tax Cuts I helped pass into law, more families across Southern Illinois are feeling the positive impacts. This is what Tax Day should be about — letting you keep more of your hard-earned money. https://t.co/yzqilLPDyI”.
Mike Bost has represented Illinois’ 12th district since replacing Gerald Hawkins in 2015. He has consistently won re-election in general contests over the past decade with varying margins against opponents such as William L. Enyart (2014), Charles Baricevic (2016), Brendan Kelly (2018), Raymond Lenzi (2020), and Chip Markel (2022).
